Historic Huguenot Street offers special programs

NEW PALTZ — October is prime foliage season, and Historic Huguenot Street is ready.

The DuBois Fort Visitor Center will be open from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. Walk-in guided tours of the museum houses will be offered every 90 minutes beginning at 11 a.m.

In addition, there will be a wide variety of special programs in October:

Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. "The Painted Ladies of the Village"

The late 1800s was a time of tremendous growth and change in tiny New Paltz. This walking tour features some of the village's most striking and interesting homes, including the Deyo House. Starts at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center and continues up into the Village of New Paltz, an easy 1.75-mile walk. $12, $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. Advance registration suggested.

Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m. "Wine Tasting With Wendy Crispell"

Many of New Paltz's founders came to the U.S. by way of the Palatinate region of Germany, known for crisp dry whites and reds. Crispell has studied intensively in this region.

Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. "Celebration of the Arts"

Six landscaped acres are the site for this annual event, which is presented by the arts community. Visit www.celebrationofthearts.net for more information.

Oct. 10, 7 p.m. "Second Saturdays: Take a Seat With Leslie"

Curator Leslie LeFevre-Stratton will start with a short talk about the history of chairs and highlight important pieces, then lead a foray into the houses for an up-close look. $12, $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street.

Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. "From the Street to the Lawn: A Tour de Paltz"

A bike ride and historic tour in prime foliage season, from Historic Huguenot Street along the river and along some of the area's most historic and bucolic roads to Locust Lawn for refreshments and a tour of the Josiah Hasbrouck and Terwilliger Houses before heading back into town. Moderate 4.5-mile ride each way. Co-sponsored by the New Paltz Bike/Ped Committee.

Oct. 17, 4-8 p.m. "New Paltz Arts Loop"

Historic Huguenot Street is one of 12 arts and cultural venues that opens their doors on the third Saturday of the month. View the DuBois Fort gallery or experience a special curator tour of the art featured in the 1894 Deyo House. For more information, visit www.newpaltzarts.org.

Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m. "Wickets and Wine"

Historic Huguenot Street brings back the halcyon days of the 1894 Deyo House with croquet on the lawn. Players of all skill levels welcome. $10 per person, $8 for Friends of Huguenot Street.

Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. "Haunted Hunt"

Ages 2-10 are invited for this simple, mystery-filled scavenger hunt. $5 per child.

Oct. 29-31, 7 p.m.-midnight. "Haunted Huguenot Street"

This year the Halloween event will include special Colonial Dutch folklore and scary tales in honor of the 400th anniversary of Hudson's voyage. $9 in advance, $11 at the door.

Historic Huguenot Street is in downtown New Paltz. The DuBois Fort Visitor Center is at 81 Huguenot St., the center of the 6-acre historic site. To register for an event or get more information, go to www.huguenotstreet.org and go to the Calendar of Events or call 255-1889.

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